morose
adjective | /morose/
very serious, unhappy, and quiet; sullen and gloomy
morose
adjective | /morose/
Advanced WordsEASYvery serious, unhappy, and quiet; sullen and gloomy
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"He became morose after losing his job and spoke to no one."
"The morose atmosphere in the office lowered morale."
Mnemonic Trick
MOROSE → MORBID + ROSE (sad) — sullenly gloomy mood.
Etymology
From Latin morosus “peevish.”
Used for sulky, ill-humoured disposition.
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